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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155

The Airbus Helicopters H125, H145, and H155 sit in different utility categories and scale up in capability. The H125 is a single‑engine light helicopter, often chosen for cost‑effective utility work and operations in challenging environments; it typically carries about 5 to 6 passengers (depending on configuration) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The H145 is a twin‑engine light helicopter positioned for higher redundancy and multi‑mission roles such as EMS and corporate transport; it commonly accommodates about 6 to 8 passengers and generally reaches around 330–360 nautical miles. The H155 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter aimed more at executive and offshore-style transport, with a larger cabin and higher payload; it typically seats about 10 to 12 passengers and offers a range that is often roughly 430–480 nautical miles, depending on fuel and fit. Actual figures vary with options, reserves, and mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 9.31$ 11.06
Min Crew112
Total Seats61014
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH125H145H155
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)341352423
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats5912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)218942004012
Standard Cabin Seats4812
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,210$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130144
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$10,200,000$14,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats61014
Max Cabin Seats5912
Standard Cabin Seats4812
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2EArriel 2C2
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)500040004000
Horsepower847894943
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)143332
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.544.846.9
Overall Height (ft)101314.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.136.141.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3